Big Little Lies - An Intense HBO Series Exploring the Dark Side of Life
Big Little Lies is a dark comedy-drama television series created and written by David E. Kelley and based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. The series stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård, and Laura Dern. The series explores the dark side of life and relationships in the seemingly perfect upper-class town of Monterey, California. The series follows the lives of three mothers, whose seemingly perfect lives begin to unravel as secrets and lies are revealed. As the stories of the characters intertwine, more secrets are revealed and the consequences of their actions come to light. Big Little Lies is a gripping and intense series that explores the depths of human emotions and relationships.
A few of the show's most memorable quotes:
1. “Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.” -Trixie, Madeline’s daughter
2. “Nobody’s a villain in their own story. We all struggle with things, love each other, and try our best.” -Ed, Madeline’s husband
3. “People tell their own version of the truth. It’s not always the real one.” -Celeste, Madeline’s friend
4. “Sometimes it’s good to be a little bit scared. It keeps you on your toes.” -Jane, Madeline’s new neighbor
5. “You can’t control the world. You can only control how you respond to it.” -Renata, Madeline’s friend
6. “It’s a mistake to think that we can go through life without any real pain.” -Bonnie, Madeline’s friend
7. “You can’t undo the past, but you can always choose to do better in the future.” -Amabella, Madeline’s daughter
8. “The truth is, we all have our secrets. And sometimes the lies we tell to protect them do more harm than good.” -Abigail, Madeline’s daughter
9. “Sometimes you have to make a sacrifice to protect the people you love.” -Madeline, the protagonist
10. “We have to be brave enough to face our own truths, no matter how hard it is.” -Nathan, Madeline’s ex-husband
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgd, Adam Scott, Zoë Kravitz, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, Laura Dern, Iain Armitage, Kathryn Newton, Meryl Streep.
Production: HBO Entertainment Hello Sunshine Blossom Films David E. Kelley Productions.